David Hyde Pierce, the comedic actor best known for his role on the sitcom “Frasier,” presented one of his lesser known talents Sunday afternoon to a capacity congregation at the Bethesda Episcopal Church.
Pierce performed two works on the restored 1921 Skinner organ, which he and his three siblings donated the funds to rebuild. The organ has been renamed the Pierce Memorial Gallery Organ in honor of their parents, George and Laura Pierce.
“I hadn’t played organ in awhile,” Pierce said before the ceremony while standing next to the instrument, which is located upstairs in the gallery of the church. “But I live in New York City, so I practiced in some churches there to bone up.”
This is very cool, IMHO! Good for you, Niles!
Oh, how sad to pour ice in the soup….Does it mention he’s a member, believer, or anything else? That instrument is a grand thing to hear. St. Mark’s in Seattle hasn’t stopped swooning over the FLENTROP organ for the last 4 decades. However, the faith has left while the wind whistles thru the pipes with great vigor. A hint: Niles was *acting* when he was pining for the upstairs maid. I guess it’s very Anglican now.
i beg to differ, not anglican, episcopalian.